Eke Out

Synonyms of eke out

• supplement
• stretch
• make ends meet

Antonyms of eke out

• abandon
• waste
• squander

Collocations of eke out

living

Frequency: 70 %

She had to eke out a living by working multiple jobs.

income

Frequency: 60 %

The struggling artist tried to eke out a meager income from selling paintings.

resources

Frequency: 50 %

The family had to eke out their limited resources to survive the drought.

existence

Frequency: 45 %

The small village managed to eke out an existence despite the harsh conditions.

savings

Frequency: 40 %

They had to eke out their savings to cover unexpected medical expenses.

Idiomatic Expressions for eke out

• Phrase: eke out a victory
  Meaning: to achieve a victory by a small margin or with great difficulty
  Usage: The underdog team managed to eke out a victory in the final minutes of the game.